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11th May 2010, 10:13 PM #1
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Seasoning Tallowwood logs
Hello fellow woodworkers,
I have recently been fortunate enough to collect [much to my wifes' disgust
] five one metre long Tallowwood logs about 1m circumference. I would like to know what the recommended process is to season the logs - they are extremely heavy - used a motor jack to move them. Am I better off to cut them up?
Cheers for any advice
Leon Awee JP(Qual)
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11th May 2010, 11:46 PM #2
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First step is to seal the ends with either a wax or paint to restrict moisture loss and reduce end checking. I use left over external house paint to seal the ends of my logs.
Others will have more elaborate information but that's a start.
cheers
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12th May 2010, 06:57 PM #3
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Don't season the logs, cut them up then dry them.
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